Note: Early usage of the term daddy in the senses referring to a male lover and a sugar daddy has origins in African American English. Usage has since broadened in meaning and become widespread.
(Definition of daddy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
daddy (third-person singular simple present daddies, present participle daddying, simple past and past participle daddied) (transitive, chiefly Appalachia) To father; to sire.
Definition of daddy noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Daddy is an affectionate nickname for your father. For many babies, daddy is one of the earliest words they learn to speak.
The term 'daddy' has grown beyond its traditional definition. It embodies various meanings in slang today—from a term of endearment to a sexual reference, or even a status symbol in modern culture. Explore its nuanced interpretations and rise in popularity.
Discover the full meaning of "daddy" – from its linguistic roots in early childhood sounds and historical first uses in the 1500s to its varied contemporary definitions, cultural examples, and related phrases in this comprehensive glossary entry.
Collocations: my daddy is [cool, great], my daddy is the [coolest, best], really [miss, love, hate] my daddy, more...
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